The first version of the Bellwether Transformational Green Supply Chain Maturity Model was developed to guide government agencies, corporations and nonprofits in developing and achieving best in class Supply Chain Performance. The Maturity Model includes sample operational topics such as: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management Methodologies, Supply Chain Energy Drivers, and Logistics Project Methodologies. Sample strategic continuous improvement topics which are included in the model are Carbon Off-Set Strategy and Deployment Timelines.

"Our team saw a critical void in the industry and took the initiative to develop a structured Green Supply Chain Consulting marketplace," says John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB, Executive Director, Bellwether Services. "Our intent for the first version of our Maturity Model is to provide strategic and tactical direction to our clients and industry."

Founded in 2001 as Consult Quality, LLC, Bellwether is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and Small Business Administration 8(a) consulting firm. Headquartered in Atlanta, Bellwether's affiliates are located throughout Georgia, Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, and Virginia.